Contract Transition Manager

Tate; Chilworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is seeking a Transition Manager for an 18-month contract. The role focuses on overseeing the transition from existing contracts to a new delivery model for digital services. Key responsibilities include leading planning efforts, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and strong change management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects or programmes, especially those involving service transition.
• Strong understanding of change management principles.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading transition planning and execution for service delivery changes.
• Managing short and medium-term projects aligned with transition objectives.
• Developing communications, reports, and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transition Manager

Client: University of Southampton

Location: Enterprise Road, SO16 7NS

Pay: Up to £44,000

Contract: 18 month FTC with the view to extend

Department: School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation / NETSCC

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

Job Purpose

This pivotal role will oversee the transition from the university\'s current contract with the Department of Health and Social Care to a new delivery model, including the migration of digital services to the NHS Business Services Authority. You\'ll be at the heart of the NETSCC Transition Group, ensuring contractual obligations are met and strategic goals are achieved.

Providing support to the NETSCC Transition Group to ensure meetings are run effectively, including the development of agendas and the recording of agreed actions, and undertaking tasks as set by the NETSCC Transition Group to ensure it achieves its purpose.

Responsibilities

• Leading transition planning and execution for service delivery changes
• Apply a full understanding of managing projects and change to develop and manage plans for transitioning service delivery from the end of a contract/beginning of another contract.
• Managing short and medium term projects aligned with transition objectives
• Supporting governance and leadership groups with expert advice and coordination
• Developing communications, reports, and presentations for diverse stakeholders
• Influencing senior managers and cross-functional teams to drive progress

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects or programmes, especially those involving service transition or contract change.
• Strong understanding of change management principles
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable extras

• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
• Experience in organisational-level change initiatives

If you have the suitable skills and experience please apply today!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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